Churchill Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
MOVIE NIGHT (5) Shot away to win by 8L last time at this track. Flavien Prat is a pivotal booking. Has very good finishing speed. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. HIGHGROVE (3) Led throughout to win by a margin of 2 1/2L last start at Aqueduct and was on debut last time. Won't be far away during the run. Must respect in this event. WRONG SHOES (2) Dominant winner by a margin of 6L last time at this venue and drawn nicely. Showing improvement in recent outings. Matched against tougher rivals. Could go well at this level. RILEYTOLE (7) Resuming. Lost ground in the run home when 6th last run at Oaklawn Park. Should improve here and solid career start. Up against a more competitive field. Can take this out.
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $16.00 mediocre performance when 6th last time at this track but has the ideal draw. Jockey Julien R Leparoux is currently in strong form for this stable. Others preferred.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | FT | Kent J Desormeaux | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 5L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 55.5kg | - | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
| 1/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 6-4-1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Kent J Desormeaux | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comprehensive victory when winning by 6L last time at this track and can find a nice position from the draw. Facing stiffer opposition. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Must respect.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/06/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-1 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/04/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | MY | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 54kg | - | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 78 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 54kg | - | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 45 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Rave Danilo Grisales | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1106m | FT | Rave Danilo Grisales | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Led from start to finish to win by a margin of 2 1/2L last start at Aqueduct and was a debutant last start. Will be positive in the run early. Great chance.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Bolted in when winning by a margin of 6L last start at Horseshoe Indianapolis and form has been improving over recent runs. Value runner.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1207m | SY | Alex Achard | 55kg | - | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Danny Sheehy | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Edgar Morales | 54.5kg | - | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Put a gap on the rest when winning by 8L last time around here. Flavien Prat is a suitable booking. Possesses very good closing speed. Should put in a decent effort.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SY | Luan Machado | 53.5kg | - | 6-3-1 | 10 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | SY | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 8-5-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Axel Concepcion
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up. Ran on strongly to win last time at Keeneland. Not interested today.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 52.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1207m | FT | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Odds of $5.00 and struggled with the pace when 6th last run at Oaklawn Park. Should improve here and promising career start. Has claims.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SY | Erik Asmussen | 54kg | - | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |